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Trust is key to crypto exchange sustainability — CoinDCX CEO

[Jan 13, 2023 8:01 AM] With all eyes on crypto exchanges, rebuilding trust — through increased transparency, safety and effective policies — has become the top agenda for entrepreneurs worldwide.

Here's how to quickly spot a deepfake crypto scam — cybersecurity execs

[Jan 12, 2023 6:00 PM] The fast-paced nature of the crypto markets means investors are under massive pressure to quickly verify whether a video message is authentic or not.

Bankruptcy Court Terminates FTX Naming-Rights Agreement for Miami Heat Arena

[Jan 12, 2023 5:00 PM] A federal bankruptcy court in the U.S. has ended the FTX naming-rights agreement for Miami Heat’s basketball stadium. The sports venue was branded FTX Arena as part of a multi-year, multi-million dollar sponsorship deal between the now-bankrupt…

FTX Donations to Early Covid-19 Researchers Raise Questions of Propaganda Tied to Pandemic Prevention

[Jan 12, 2023 4:00 PM] While the former CEO of FTX, Sam Bankman-Fried, awaits his trial at the end of the year, reports indicate that the company donated millions of dollars to early Covid-19 researchers. The research was reportedly used to cast doubt on specific…

Crypto community unimpressed by SBF’s lengthy Substack letter

[Jan 12, 2023 3:39 PM] In the letter, SBF denies stealing funds and stashing billions of dollars away.

Like son, like father: Joseph Bankman retains attorney: Report

[Jan 12, 2023 1:48 PM] Sam Bankman-Fried’s father reportedly advised his son on matters related to lobbying lawmakers in Washington D.C. and may now be cooperating with prosecutors.

Congress may be ‘ungovernable,’ but US could see crypto legislation in 2023

[Jan 12, 2023 11:09 AM] Bipartisan support for cryptocurrencies exists on both sides of the aisle and in both chambers, but extreme elements could still thwart legislation.

Sam Bankman-Fried: 'I didn’t steal funds, and I certainly didn’t stash billions away'

[Jan 12, 2023 8:27 AM] The former FTX leader denied any involvement In regards to the allegations Alameda had used FTX customer funds, and said he was pressured into naming John Ray as CEO.

‘FTX was not crypto’ — DeFi Dad sets the record straight

[Jan 12, 2023 7:05 AM] Tune in to the third episode of Hashing It Out, where Cointelegraph’s Elisha Owusu Akyaw discusses the evolution of decentralized finance with Fourth Revolution Capital investor, DeFi Dad.

Miami-Dade gains right to remove FTX name from Heat arena

[Jan 11, 2023 4:10 PM] County officials negotiated with the crypto exchange in 2021 to name Miami Heat's arena FTX Arena until 2040, for $135 million.

FTX’s Exchange Token FTT Sees Mysterious Pump Amid Bankruptcy Case, SBF Fraud Charges

[Jan 11, 2023 11:30 AM] As the FTX bankruptcy case and fraud charges against co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried continue to unfold, the value of the exchange’s token, FTX Token (FTT), has seen significant growth. Since Jan. 9, 2023, FTT has risen 28.42% and currently sits…

Digital Currency Group CEO Barry Silbert Responds to Accusations by Gemini’s Cameron Winklevoss With Shareholders Letter

[Jan 11, 2023 9:00 AM] Barry Silbert, CEO of Digital Currency Group (DCG), has released a letter to shareholders in response to a recent open letter from Gemini CEO Cameron Winklevoss. The letter, issued Tuesday by Winklevoss, calls for the DCG board to force Silbert to…

FTX has recovered over $5B in cash and liquid crypto: Report

[Jan 11, 2023 8:26 AM] Previous reports suggested that FTX saw losses peak at nearly $9 billion in total liabilities.

DCG chief Barry Silbert pens letter to shareholders, community reacts

[Jan 11, 2023 6:03 AM] Barry Silbert’s letter to shareholders came just hours after Cameron Winklevoss wrote an open letter accusing him of defrauding customers.

Former FTX Director of Engineering Under Scrutiny by US Law Enforcement, Alleged Proffer Sessions Held With Prosecutors in New York

[Jan 10, 2023 2:30 PM] U.S. law enforcement officials are reportedly scrutinizing Nishad Singh, the former director of engineering at FTX, according to a report citing people familiar with the matter. Another report, published on Jan. 10, 2023, details that Singh met…

US lawmakers call on court to approve 'independent examiner' in FTX bankruptcy case

[Jan 10, 2023 1:30 PM] Four U.S. Senators said Sullivan & Cromwell was "simply not in a position to uncover the information needed to ensure confidence in any investigation or findings" regarding FTX.

FTX units on auction block draws 117 interested buyers: Court filing

[Jan 9, 2023 10:34 PM] Four businesses up for sale as part of bankruptcy proceedings include Embed, LedgerX, FTX Japan and FTX Europe.

FTX Co-Founder’s Alleged Extravagance Comes to Light in Bankruptcy Court Documents

[Jan 9, 2023 12:30 PM] Following the court filing that shows FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) wants access to FTX’s $460 million in Robinhood shares, Delaware bankruptcy court documents show tens of millions were spent by the FTX team in 2022 on living…

US DOJ announces seizure of 55M Robinhood shares

[Jan 9, 2023 8:39 AM] The Justice Department said it had seized 55,273,469 shares of Robinhood and more than $20 million in U.S. currency as part of the criminal case against Sam Bankman-Fried.

FTX spent $40M on food, flights, and hotels in just 9 months: Court filings

[Jan 8, 2023 11:39 PM] FTX did not hold back on company expenses in the Bahamas, according to court documents.

Report Claims U.S. Prosecutors Investigate Hedge Funds in Connection with Binance Dealings 

[Jan 8, 2023 12:30 PM] Federal prosecutors are reportedly investigating U.S.-based hedge funds that have dealt with the cryptocurrency exchange Binance, according to two people familiar with the matter. The hedge funds were allegedly issued subpoenas by the U.S…

Digital Currency Group under investigation by U.S. authorities: Report

[Jan 8, 2023 10:47 AM] U.S. authorities are reportedly investigating internal transfers from Digital Currency Group to its subsidiary Genesis.

Ferrari cuts ties with crypto sponsor ahead of 2023 Formula One season

[Jan 7, 2023 11:52 PM] The Ferrari-Velas partnership from 2021 — set at $30 million a year — was aimed at increasing fan engagement through nonfungible tokens (NFTs) and other shared initiatives.

FTX asset sales challenged by U.S. Trustee: Report

[Jan 7, 2023 3:58 PM] A U.S. Trustee filed an objection to plans by FTX to sell its units in Europe and Japan, among other businesses.

Report: Federal Prosecutors in New York Probe Digital Currency Group and Subsidiary Genesis

[Jan 7, 2023 11:30 AM] Following accusations from Gemini co-founder Cameron Winklevoss in an open letter to Digital Currency Group CEO Barry Silbert, a report citing “people familiar with the matter” states that federal prosecutors from New York are…

Sam Bankman-Fried's charitable donations sought by FTX: Report

[Jan 7, 2023 10:40 AM] FTX's new management is seeking to recover millions of dollars donated by Future Fund and SBF.

Report: Confirmation of Silvergate’s $8 Billion Deposit Plunge Sees Stock Price Drop by More Than 40%

[Jan 6, 2023 3:30 PM] The price of the crypto-focused bank Silvergate Capital’s shares fell by over 40% after it reported a more than $8 billion drop in customer deposits. The share price plunge came just days after U.S. prosecutors reportedly seized collapsed…

FTX, Bahamian FTX DM reach agreement on info sharing, disposition of property, assets

[Jan 6, 2023 3:06 PM] The sides had been at odds over numerous issues and have agreed to keep working on the remaining open questions they face.

US authorities launch page to notify FTX’s alleged victims about SBF’s case

[Jan 6, 2023 1:15 PM] According to the court filing, the number of victims in the FTX case made it “impractical” to rely on more traditional methods of notification.

Crypto Biz: SBF has his day in court; Barry Silbert accused of ‘stalling’ over frozen funds

[Jan 6, 2023 12:30 PM] The founder of FTX pleaded not guilty to all criminal charges related to the collapse of crypto exchange FTX.